The Prior Consultation of Indigenous Peoples in Latin America... - 9781138488069

Taylor & Francis > Anglia Ruskin University

The Prior Consultation of Indigenous Peoples in Latin AmericaInside the Implementation Gap\nAuthor(s): Claire Wright, Alexandra Tomaselli\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138488069, 978-1138488069\nSynopsis\nThis book delves into the reasons behind and the consequences of the implementation gap regarding the right to prior consultation and the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of Indigenous Peoples in Latin America.\n\nIn recent years, the economic and political projects of Latin American States have become increasingly dependent on the extractive industries. This has resulted in conflicts when governments and international firms have made considerable investments in those lands that have been traditionally inhabited and used by Indigenous Peoples, who seek to defend their rights against exploitative practices. After decades of intense mobilisation, important gains have been made at international level rega]